We had a great time in Hong Kong, in spite of our last day there being pretty much wiped out by a typhoon warning that shut down much of the city. The weather wasn't that extreme, but there were heavy downpours all day and after one expedition out to try to do some shopping only to discover most businesses closed, we spent the day in the hotel room. The rest of the trip was awesome, though. Our day at Hong Kong Disneyland was the best time I've ever had at a Disney park. And our trip to Lantau Island to ride the cable car to Hong Kong's Big Buddha was amazing.
We also did a father/son day in Shanghai where we visited the Jewish Refugees Museum and the Great World Amusement Palace.
Then it was back to school. I'm off to a good start on the school year. Nice group of students this year, and I'm better organized. The Kiddo likes his new teacher, and he's doing soccer.
But the really big news is the new member of our family, a street kitten named Typhoon, who we rescued (named because Shanghai got hit with a typhoon the day after we found her, resulting in a bit of a wet adventure getting her to a vet).
Typhoon is doing well after treatment for fleas and ringworm. Sadly her sibling was dead when we found them, but it looks like Typhoon will grow up strong and healthy.
Through all of this, reviews continue.
Comic Reviews on Comic A Day
Drama by Raina Telgemeier.
Sisters by Raina Telgemeier.
Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier.
Shanghai Red #1 from Image Comics.
Archie #600 from Archie Comics.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney.
Sky Pirates of Valendor #4 from Free Lunch Comics.
The Warriors #1 from Dabel Brothers.
Sky Pirates of Valendor #5 from Free Lunch Comics.
Book Reviews on Goodreads
Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman.
My Gal Sunday by Mary Higgins Clark.
Who Was Rachel Carson? by Sarah Fabiny.
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance.
Who Was Winston Churchill? by Ellen Labrecque.
Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress by Susan Jane Gilman.
Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce.
Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
The Obelisk Gate by NK Jemisin.
Stage Fright on a Summer Night by Mary Pope Osborne.
Who Was Harriet Tubman? by Yona Zeldis McDonough.
Thanksgiving on Thursday by Mary Pope Osborne.
Supporting
Supporting SF author and editor Mike Resnick, who is recovering from a life-threatening medical emergency.
Upcoming
There's a Marvel Studios exhibit at the local mall, which we've been meaning to get to, and next week's Friday holiday (China's mid-autumn festival) seems like a good time to check it out. There's also a music festival at the mall the same weekend.
We've bought our tickets for WWE's upcoming visit to Shanghai at the Mercedes Benz Arena on September 21. That day is also the Expat Expo in Shanghai, and it's my birthday and Kiddo's adoption day that weekend. My school is also having it's Back To School Bash on that Sunday, so it will be a busy weekend.
No travel plans yet for the upcoming breaks. We'll be making travel plans for Fall break soon, and we have something in the works for Christmas, but not concrete plans yet.
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@dandelionstudios on Instagram and @dailycomicreview on Instagram
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We also did a father/son day in Shanghai where we visited the Jewish Refugees Museum and the Great World Amusement Palace.
Then it was back to school. I'm off to a good start on the school year. Nice group of students this year, and I'm better organized. The Kiddo likes his new teacher, and he's doing soccer.
But the really big news is the new member of our family, a street kitten named Typhoon, who we rescued (named because Shanghai got hit with a typhoon the day after we found her, resulting in a bit of a wet adventure getting her to a vet).
Typhoon is doing well after treatment for fleas and ringworm. Sadly her sibling was dead when we found them, but it looks like Typhoon will grow up strong and healthy.
Through all of this, reviews continue.
Comic Reviews on Comic A Day
Drama by Raina Telgemeier.
Sisters by Raina Telgemeier.
Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier.
Shanghai Red #1 from Image Comics.
Archie #600 from Archie Comics.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney.
Sky Pirates of Valendor #4 from Free Lunch Comics.
The Warriors #1 from Dabel Brothers.
Sky Pirates of Valendor #5 from Free Lunch Comics.
Book Reviews on Goodreads
Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman.
My Gal Sunday by Mary Higgins Clark.
Who Was Rachel Carson? by Sarah Fabiny.
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance.
Who Was Winston Churchill? by Ellen Labrecque.
Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress by Susan Jane Gilman.
Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce.
Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
The Obelisk Gate by NK Jemisin.
Stage Fright on a Summer Night by Mary Pope Osborne.
Who Was Harriet Tubman? by Yona Zeldis McDonough.
Thanksgiving on Thursday by Mary Pope Osborne.
Supporting
Supporting SF author and editor Mike Resnick, who is recovering from a life-threatening medical emergency.
Upcoming
There's a Marvel Studios exhibit at the local mall, which we've been meaning to get to, and next week's Friday holiday (China's mid-autumn festival) seems like a good time to check it out. There's also a music festival at the mall the same weekend.
We've bought our tickets for WWE's upcoming visit to Shanghai at the Mercedes Benz Arena on September 21. That day is also the Expat Expo in Shanghai, and it's my birthday and Kiddo's adoption day that weekend. My school is also having it's Back To School Bash on that Sunday, so it will be a busy weekend.
No travel plans yet for the upcoming breaks. We'll be making travel plans for Fall break soon, and we have something in the works for Christmas, but not concrete plans yet.
Connect/Follow
@dandelionstudio on Twitter
@dandelionstudios on Instagram and @dailycomicreview on Instagram
rsilva on Boardgamegeek
rsilva on Facebook
ricksilvawriting on Dreamwidth and Blogger.
Rick Silva on Goodreads
